The atrocity in Ma Mansion was witnessed by Zhang Xiaohua. It's true that Qin Shiyue was ruthless and decisive, but the claim of him being savage or killing innocents was utterly off-base.
Such rumors spreading in the rivers and lakes were a little dubious and unreliable.
"What else is rumored in the rivers and lakes?"
"Nothing much, Lord Qin, your determined and decisive actions are indeed impressive and to be admired. We long to follow you and eliminate those who besiege us. Oh, yes, there's also Zhang San, the Alliance Leader of the Righteous Path, who has lodged a stern protest against the Heavenly Dragon Divine Sect, demanding that they hand over the murderer and severely punish him. Moreover, he has contacted many small sects in the rivers and lakes, issuing a statement that urges the Divine Sect to take responsibility for the tragedy that befell Ma's family."
"What else?"
